Del McCoury doesnt look much different now then when this was recorded in the 1980s im guessing. Still got that nice head of hair piled up high and of course his guitar playing is right on like it still is. Im a huge fan of Del and his sons too. They are certainly doing their part in keeping this great music alive for new generations. Ive never watched this documentary but im going to try and find it right now. Looks awesome. Long Live Bluegrass!!
My Dad and Mr. Chubby were the best of friends. Mr. Chubby always slept in my Mom's recliner when he stayed over. My Dad was even larger than Mr. Chubby and also had the white Santa beard and moustache. They were eating in a Picadilly restaurant in Baton Rouge when, all of a sudden, they were surrounded by excited little children, thinking that they were Santa and one of his elves! They were both quite accustomed to this happening and, of course, gave the children a wonderful show! I'm only sorry that they aren't here with us now. Oh how I miss my Daddy!
I bought the documentary on Amazon recently and have watched it over and over. It's wonderful!!! I can't get enough of it...and great bluegrass in general. Wish I had gotten into it years ago, but better late than never. There's nothing as thrilling to listen to. I am an ole rocknrolla, and I finally got sick of it after 50 years. hmmm, take a look at bluegrass, and I fell head over heels in love with it. May it flourish forever!
Must be gettin' old and sentimental because I find it very moving when Bill offers his hand to Lester. I'm so happy they found reconciliation in time to play together again.
I traced her footprints in the snow, i first learnt this from 101 bluegrass song book my first book about 30 years ago i was guessing how it went and i was close i still love this song thanks for the clip
Chubby Wise needs to quit lying saying he helped write the "Orange Blossom Special". He may have helped put it on the map..but he didn't have any part of writing it! Ervin Thomas Rouse wrote it & i know bc he came to my house when i was a child & played it with my father, who is his brother, & it was already copywrited at that time! My dad was a fiddler too & he played it all the time at home, & with Uncle Ervin when he came to visit us from Fla. Wise played it on the Grand Ol' Opry..but he had nothing to do with writing it!
Great stuff none greater than Bill Monroe and all his Bluegrass Boys . Recognized Tom Ewing & Del McCoury . Great sampler yes for Tater & Blake included and all the other musicians too numerous to mentipn
@sbarnhard This documentary is on youtube it's and hour and 30 minutes long. I've watched it before but I forget the name of it. I know it has Bill Monroe's name in the subject line. good luck
That's my granddaddy. My Mama was his only child. My Grandma was a good Christian woman, she said he made up The Orange Blossom Special and she wouldn't lie. Irwin Rouse wrote the music because Granddaddy couldn't read or write music. Granddaddy had to go to work so Irwin got the copy wright in his name only. That's what my Grandma said happened and that is the truth.
So true Becca. Uncle Chubby and Mr. Rouse wrote the song on a brown paper bag in Uncle Chubby's apartment in Jacksonville Fl. Chubby drove a taxi at the time and had to go to work so he told Mr. Rouse to take it and try and do something with it.
Chubby Wise and Lester Flatt were both charter members of Bill Monre's bluegrass boys. Lester left to pursue a career alongside Monroe's banjo picker, Earl Scruggs, while Chubby continued to excell as a fiddler, playing with Hank Snow. Bill was a man of tremendous pride and was deeply hurt when Flatt & Scruggs left and continued to use aspects of his musical style. This left him embittered so that he kept Flatt & Scruggs off the Opry for years. Bill made amends with them all as you can see here.
@sbarnhard : I've got this entire documentary on video tape. Dates from the 1980s. The entire program is awesome & priceless. Call in to my home site, & leave me a message / reminder .. I'll look up the details for you when I get the chance .. cheers ..
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Del McCoury doesnt look much different now then when this was recorded in the 1980s im guessing. Still got that nice head of hair piled up high and of course his guitar playing is right on like it still is. Im a huge fan of Del and his sons too. They are certainly doing their part in keeping this great music alive for new generations. Ive never watched this documentary but im going to try and find it right now. Looks awesome. Long Live Bluegrass!!
That handshake was really something, I find it emotional even now. So glad i found Bluegrass back in the 1950s in the UK.
anyone who doesnt like le chubby wise would probaly boo poor ole santa claus great post
My Dad and Mr. Chubby were the best of friends. Mr. Chubby always slept in my Mom's recliner when he stayed over. My Dad was even larger than Mr. Chubby and also had the white Santa beard and moustache. They were eating in a Picadilly restaurant in Baton Rouge when, all of a sudden, they were surrounded by excited little children, thinking that they were Santa and one of his elves! They were both quite accustomed to this happening and, of course, gave the children a wonderful show! I'm only sorry that they aren't here with us now. Oh how I miss my Daddy!
I cannot believe there are no comments on these amazing clips.They have been posted for over a year !!!!! Many thanks, truly great music and artists.
That handshake brought a tear.
I bought the documentary on Amazon recently and have watched it over and over. It's wonderful!!! I can't get enough of it...and great bluegrass in general. Wish I had gotten into it years ago, but better late than never. There's nothing as thrilling to listen to. I am an ole rocknrolla, and I finally got sick of it after 50 years. hmmm, take a look at bluegrass, and I fell head over heels in love with it. May it flourish forever!
Must be gettin' old and sentimental because I find it very moving when Bill offers his hand to Lester. I'm so happy they found reconciliation in time to play together again.
You might be gettin' old, but you'd have to have a heart of stone not to be moved by Bill's hand reaching out.
@@kennysomerville3686 18, and feel the same way....
awesome video clip!..... i don't think there was any one then or now(2021) that could match these fine ole boys!
This is all from an extended docu on the Legendary Bill Monroe, from the 1980s .. these 3 clips you've uploaded here are priceless .. congrats !!
I always loved chubby wise, nobody plays footprints like chubby!
You can tell Bill approved
Bill loved that Mandolin great picking
The sound that Tater Tate's fiddle make is awesome sounding during Rawhide. I just loved this clip!!!
Del McCoury playing behind him... see the McCoury Family band if you can... the last best bluegrass family band!!!
It s a gem, No doubt.
I traced her footprints in the snow, i first learnt this from 101 bluegrass song book my first book about 30 years ago i was guessing how it went and i was close i still love this song thanks for the clip
love love love it....I' so sad that I can't experience this in person with people singing this song
This is fantastic!
Chubby Wise needs to quit lying saying he helped write the "Orange Blossom Special". He may have helped put it on the map..but he didn't have any part of writing it! Ervin Thomas Rouse wrote it & i know bc he came to my house when i was a child & played it with my father, who is his brother, & it was already copywrited at that time! My dad was a fiddler too & he played it all the time at home, & with Uncle Ervin when he came to visit us from Fla. Wise played it on the Grand Ol' Opry..but he had nothing to do with writing it!
Wow. I'm amazed at these recordings. I didn't think there were any recordings of these greats of Bluegrass. Awesome. Is that THE Bill Monroe?
Superb.
Great stuff none greater than Bill Monroe and all his Bluegrass Boys . Recognized Tom Ewing & Del McCoury . Great sampler yes for Tater & Blake included and all the other musicians too numerous to mentipn
So glad I started picking when I was 6,and got to meet and jam with most of these greats.
classic stuff real music from real people
The clip at 2:30 is really something. Mandolin awesomeness.
@sbarnhard This documentary is on youtube it's and hour and 30 minutes long. I've watched it before but I forget the name of it. I know it has Bill Monroe's name in the subject line. good luck
And that is Tater on the 3rd clip (Rawhide). Both great fiddlers!
So many of Kenny's signature licks, anybody else want to comment?
Awww Saw It Tater:-)
Thanks so much for the post. BTW, that's the late Tater Tate on fiddle and not the late Chubby Wise. Tks again.
Guess we all need to be accurate and complete - both Chubby and Tater playing. Tks.
@sbarnhard Its called ' Bill Monroe - Father of Bluegrass. I bought the dvd thru Amazon. Its worth buying.
That's my granddaddy. My Mama was his only child. My Grandma was a good Christian woman, she said he made up The Orange Blossom Special and she wouldn't lie. Irwin Rouse wrote the music because Granddaddy couldn't read or write music. Granddaddy had to go to work so Irwin got the copy wright in his name only. That's what my Grandma said happened and that is the truth.
So true Becca. Uncle Chubby and Mr. Rouse wrote the song on a brown paper bag in Uncle Chubby's apartment in Jacksonville Fl. Chubby drove a taxi at the time and had to go to work so he told Mr. Rouse to take it and try and do something with it.
Bob Douglas is good fiddle man
@gomez8733 That was Russell "Chubby" Wise not whoever Tate Tater is. I knew Chubby for 30 yrs.
fuc great
Chubby Wise and Lester Flatt were both charter members of Bill Monre's bluegrass boys. Lester left to pursue a career alongside Monroe's banjo picker, Earl Scruggs, while Chubby continued to excell as a fiddler, playing with Hank Snow. Bill was a man of tremendous pride and was deeply hurt when Flatt & Scruggs left and continued to use aspects of his musical style. This left him embittered so that he kept Flatt & Scruggs off the Opry for years. Bill made amends with them all as you can see here.
@sbarnhard The entire documentary is on here, just do a search for: BILL MONROE - FATHER OF BLUEGRASS MUSIC
you tube won't let me post a link, do a search for 'father of bluegrass music on dvd'
2nd clip, Kenny Baker off camera.
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He is Clarence Tater Tate!
It is sad that someone broke into Bills home and busted up his mandolin to splinters. They were able to put it back together though.
@sbarnhard Sorry I have no more tape or info on this.
@sbarnhard : I've got this entire documentary on video tape. Dates from the 1980s. The entire program is awesome & priceless. Call in to my home site, & leave me a message / reminder .. I'll look up the details for you when I get the chance .. cheers ..
Dates from the 1980s? Lester Flatt passed away in 1979, didn t he?
Tater Tate is the best in the world.
Except for Kenny Baker and Gordon Terry you would be right about Tate.